Jarid Lukosevicius and Troy Terry each had two goals for Denver. Terry also had two assists.

The Nittany Lions were outshot, 28-27, and were unable to capitalize on four man-advantage opportunities, including a five-minute major, while Denver went 1-for-4 on the power play.

Smirnov set a new single-season Penn State freshman goals record with his 19th tally in the second period breaking Andrew Sturtz's previous record of 18 set just last season. Gobetz becomes the 21st Nittany Lion to register a goal on the season and the eighth freshman.

Kris Myllari and Pavlychev were named to the NCAA Midwest Region All-Tournament Team.